Long sentences aren’t inherently bad. They’re powerful. But it’s the heart of their power that makes them so dangerous.

Think of long sentences like music. The right song at the right time can change the mood of an entire room – in good ways and bad. But your entire life is not lived to a soundtrack. If it were, the effectiveness of music would be diminished.

This is the same with long sentences. Utilizing a mix of long and short sentences allows the power of each to shine though. Not every sentence you write is going to be a rock star. Some sentences are just there because they need to be.